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  • humrand Posted 2026-05-05
    hello, i really like this distro but, could you add support for open rc instead of systemd? if not i understand it but i would love to have open rc lol
    Reply from CalamaroOS
    Posted 2026-05-05
    I understand your request; it's a time constraint. I'm working to improve and stabilize the project; lxde, gnome and cinnamon are still missing. I'll see what I can do later. Thanks for the review.
  • mago Edited 2026-05-07
    I couldn't get the Nvidia driver to work, I followed the guide on the Gentoo wiki. I might be being stupid, but an ISO with this configured could be a good addition. No matter what I did, it only uses llvmpipe as the graphics driver. edit: Thanks for the guide, I managed to install it now and it's working perfectly.
    Reply from CalamaroOS
    Edited 2026-05-06
    Uploaded guide file along with the iso. 1) # nano /etc/portage/make.conf ACCEPT_LICENSE="*" VIDEO_CARDS="nvidia" 2) Beware of the nvidia-drivers for my gtx1070 I had to mask the 595 because it doesn't work on my portage card it was clear. # echo ">x11-drivers/nvidia-drivers-580.126.18" >> /etc/portage/package.mask/nvidia-drivers and set the dist-kernel flag in /etc/portage/package.use, then when you update the kernel the Nvidia drivers will automatically reinstall. # echo "x11-drivers/nvidia-drivers dist-kernel" >> /etc/portage/package.use/nvidia-drivers 3) emerge -DNuag @world (install the nvidia-drivers) 4) Configure Xorg # nvidia-xconfig 5) # nano /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-nouveau.conf blacklist nouveau options nouveau modeset=0 6)nano /etc/dracut.conf.d/nouveau.conf # Force nouveau and drm in the initramfs for NVIDIA cards (Kepler and later) #force_drivers+=" nouveau drm drm_kms_helper " #Disable Nouveau completely in the initramfs omit_dracutmodules+=" nouveau " install_optional_items+=" /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-nouveau.conf " # Optional but recommended hostonly="yes" 7) Add parameters to the kernel. Open /etc/default/grub and in GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT: GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="rw quiet splash nouveau.modeset=0 rd.driver.blacklist=nouveau nvidia-drm.modeset=1" 8) generate everything: # dracut -f # grub-mkconfig -o /boot/grub/grub.cfg #reboot
  • pcr1reg Edited 2026-05-09
    Tried this once Mate worked greatReally wanted .Cinnamon ,decided to try plasma.Will hook to internet right away ,reboot no internet or sound.Tried mate again same thing.Really like this suspect minor bug.Cinnamon comes out and works will be a favoite in the herd.Thanks for your time and effort.
  • marc41 Edited 2026-05-16
    I tried to install using the full encryption option after the installation finish. When I reboot it couldn’t find the encrypted drive. The installer works without the encryption option. Update review 5/16/2026. Thanks for the update since I’m trying to install this distribution on my laptop with encryption.
    Reply from CalamaroOS
    Edited 2026-05-14
    Hi, we've solved the disk encryption issue. The next plasma ISO and all the others will have working disk encryption. Thanks again for the report, and have a great day.
  • trando Edited 2026-04-10
    nvidia driver not installing,21 stcentury
    Reply from CalamaroOS
    Edited 2026-05-06
    Uploaded guide file along with the iso. 1) # nano /etc/portage/make.conf ACCEPT_LICENSE="*" VIDEO_CARDS="nvidia" 2) Beware of the nvidia-drivers for my gtx1070 I had to mask the 595 because it doesn't work on my portage card it was clear. # echo ">x11-drivers/nvidia-drivers-580.126.18" >> /etc/portage/package.mask/nvidia-drivers and set the dist-kernel flag in /etc/portage/package.use, then when you update the kernel the Nvidia drivers will automatically reinstall. # echo "x11-drivers/nvidia-drivers dist-kernel" >> /etc/portage/package.use/nvidia-drivers 3) emerge -DNuag @world (install the nvidia-drivers) 4) Configure Xorg # nvidia-xconfig 5) # nano /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-nouveau.conf blacklist nouveau options nouveau modeset=0 6)nano /etc/dracut.conf.d/nouveau.conf # Force nouveau and drm in the initramfs for NVIDIA cards (Kepler and later) #force_drivers+=" nouveau drm drm_kms_helper " #Disable Nouveau completely in the initramfs omit_dracutmodules+=" nouveau " install_optional_items+=" /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-nouveau.conf " # Optional but recommended hostonly="yes" 7) Add parameters to the kernel. Open /etc/default/grub and in GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT: GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="rw quiet splash nouveau.modeset=0 rd.driver.blacklist=nouveau nvidia-drm.modeset=1" 8) generate everything: # dracut -f # grub-mkconfig -o /boot/grub/grub.cfg #reboot
  • randypinball Edited 2026-03-03
    This is very nice. FINALLY a Gentoo distro that will get you up and running, quickly and easily. At that point you are able to learn gentoo without going nuts. You still use Gentoo for its purpose , you learn it and its because of a easy to get going distro like CalamaroOS. Instead of installing Gentoo getting frustrated and giving up. This is so simple, this is as easy as installing Debian, Opensuse, Bazzite etc ... It is stable even though its rolling. I was easily able to install steam, brave, clam,qbittorrent, mame, and others. This may be the Gentoo distro you have been waiting for. And none of that annoying "Su-" command to sudo ... Give this a try. I think this one is going to be talked about alot in 2026. This truly is the first Gentoo distribution that anyone can get going on. Really Really Easy and Really good.. Do not fear The Gentoo :)
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